PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

 

I’m a multidisciplinary creative professional with a career spanning special effects fabrication, graphic design, creative strategy, art administration, and arts education. Throughout my career, I’ve moved fluidly between hands-on technical craftsmanship and creative leadership; designing visual experiences, fabricating for film and television, developing educational programs, managing creative teams, and building communities through art. My experience includes silicone and prosthetic fabrication, mold making, life casting, graphic and web design, branding, typography, UX, production design, project management, curriculum development, and creative operations. As the founder of Columbia College Chicago’s student-led makeup organization and through my work in Art + Activism, I’ve developed programs that use creativity as a catalyst for community building, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether I’m creating practical effects for a feature film, leading a creative initiative, designing a brand identity, or mentoring artists, I’m driven by a passion for visual storytelling, thoughtful problem solving, and creating meaningful experiences that connect people.

I thrive in environments where artistic vision, technical execution, strategic thinking, and human connection intersect.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

 

Fabrication: Scenic Fabrication, Prop Fabrication, Mold Making, Life Casting, Silicone Fabrication, Urethane Casting, Foam Fabrication, Sculpture, Model Making, Scenic Carpentry, Costume Fabrication, Practical Effects

 

Exhibition & Scenic: Exhibition Installation, Art & Scenic Maintenance, Scenic Painting, Faux Finishes, Surface Restoration, Paint & Texture Matching, Mural & Scenic Touch-Ups, Guest-Facing Installations, Immersive Environment Production

 

Digital: 3D Printing, Digital Fabrication, Fusion 360, 3D Modeling, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Graphic Design, Production Design, Vinyl Graphics, Branding, Typography, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

 

Finishing: Airbrushing, Paint Finishing, Surface Preparation, Adhesives & Coatings, Patching & Seam Repair, 3D Print Processing, Color Matching, Quality Control, Installation & Repair

 

Leadership: Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Production Scheduling, Team Leadership, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Documentation, Workflow Optimization

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Industry Experience: Themed Entertainment, Immersive Experiences, Scenic Fabrication, Exhibition Maintenance, Public Art, Museum Practices, Guest Experience, Creative Production

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